For years students have been asking me to allow more free-writing assignments in the online journal. I intend to make it a point to assign more this year - perhaps one a month. This will be the first one. This is a “free-write.” Using between 350-450 words, respond to some pressing (or not so pressing) issue that you’ve been contemplating. This issue may or may not relate to our course material. You can write about something serious (i.e. political, philosophical, academic) or something not-so-serious (i.e. pop culture, sports, entertainment).
The only thing I ask is that you take the assignment seriously. I expect that your post will be well written, convincing, and intelligent. Please do not use this as a forum for insubstantial venting or general silliness. You should develop a position and support it appropriately. You do not need to conduct extensive research. However, a little research might give you more credibility.
You may even, if you are struggling to develop an idea, respond to one of your peer's posts. If you do this, just be sure to use your own evidence to support your point of view. If you choose this option, you should submit your response as a "New Post," and not a "Comment."
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